Comments on: How Our Mental and Financial Health Has Changed Since Lockdown (Infographic)

By: Nick

Nick — Sat, 16 May 2020 15:45:15 +0000

In reply to Rachel. Thanks, Rachel. Yes, I've also been spending less on leisure activities and travel, but more on food shopping. My cooking skills have improved, though!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 16 May 2020 15:40:15 +0000

I’ve cut down on spending because I’ve not really left the house but when I’ve done the food shop I’ve noticed an increase in that cost, it is now £30-£40 more than it used to be. So this is an area I need to look at, changing brands I use etc…

By: Nick

Nick — Sat, 16 May 2020 10:05:55 +0000

In reply to Micaela Levachyov. Thanks, Micaela. Yes, I've cut back as well, including cancelling a couple of magazine subscriptions. In these uncertain times it clearly makes sense to reduce unnecessary spending.

By: Micaela Levachyov

Micaela Levachyov — Sat, 16 May 2020 09:39:05 +0000

I for one have definitely been cutting down on spend; for example I have cancelled my flower subscription deliveries as I dont think I can justify the spend right now, and have cancelled an account with a tool for work which I’m simply not using at the moment.

By: Nick

Nick — Fri, 15 May 2020 13:37:59 +0000

In reply to Invisibly Me. Thanks, Caz. I am definitely all in favour of speaking to a financial adviser, even if you think yourself reasonably knowledgeable on financial matters. Even though I'm a money blogger, I am not ashamed to admit that I have one myself.

By: Invisibly Me

Invisibly Me — Fri, 15 May 2020 09:59:48 +0000

92% hadn’t spoken to a financial advisor.. I wonder if they knew more about how they work, the costs, etc, whether they’d feel a little more confident about their financial situation? It’s definitely an option to consider.
Great post, Nick. The mental health impact of this situation, not to mention the financial concerns and uncertainty, shouldn’t be underestimated.
Caz xx